Both the Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 and the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 are modified-V designs, the first built in aluminium and the second in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 at 19,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 at 1 300 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 carries 60 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1700 Fisherman 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.